Complete degradation of anthracene by Manganese Peroxidase in organic solvent mixtures

The in vitro degradation of anthracene by MnP was investigated for different concentrations of the main cofactors and substrates that affect the catalytic cycle of MnP (Mn2+, H2O2 and organic acids) as well as for other environmental parameters (temperature, air/oxygen atmosphere and light source). The system attained a nearly complete degradation of anthracene, around 100%, after 6 h of operation under optimal conditions.